., and my cost seg firm was able to hit 30%, so I got to write off about ~300K against my W2.There will be depreciation recapture when you sell, but it is a lower tax rate (25%) than what you are at currently, I assume. 

Once they realize that you are firm and willing to walk away, then you control the deal by giving the buyer the opportunity for them to purchase their own appraisal. 

My first RE job out of college was working for a boutique investment firm that specialized in packaging deals for out of state investors because deals in their hometown just couldn’t cash flow.

We as a firm have investors working with us who have rental properties all over the US big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

i firmly believe that you should be a strong financial position before you invest. 

I know this post is 8 years old but I still cannot get a firm consensus on what the truth is.

I'm kind, but firm.

We as a firm have investors working with us who have rental properties all over the US big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

It's the leader in many markets and I have seen them swallowing all the top agents, doing this creates a snowball effect as the more luxury listings with one firm the more top agents want to join.

Find a new real estate agent and understand the angle they come with-- and be prepared to stand firm.